nige757's Recent Activity
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nige757 liked torgormaig's post in the thread The Royal Scot, Thursday 6/11/25.
Oh No! It appears that Gordon has gone over to the dark side:( - (NO, not that Dark Side!:)) Looks like he's got a digi camera in his hands. Wonder if he still has his battered old Pentax that he used to carry everywhere. [ATTACH] Here he is...
Nov 11, 2025 at 9:50 PM
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nige757 liked Oswald T Wistle's post in the thread The Royal Scot, Thursday 6/11/25.
A couple of phone pics after arriving at Carlisle [ATTACH] Driver Mike Wylie looks on as Gordon Hodgson takes the driver's seat [ATTACH] The "Duke" looking good with the Royal Scot. Perhaps it could carry the Caledonian headboard next(?)...
Nov 11, 2025 at 9:47 PM
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nige757 liked GWR4707's post in the thread The Royal Scot, Thursday 6/11/25.
Nothing to do with me, but some video of the movements at Carlisle, possibly also of interest to anyone interested in the layout at Upperby these days. [MEDIA]
Nov 11, 2025 at 9:46 PM -
nige757 liked Oswald T Wistle's post in the thread The Royal Scot, Thursday 6/11/25.
The Royal Scot 06 November 2025 with 71000 Duke of Gloucester hauling 8 + POB + Generator Car (Part 2) [Apologies for the delay which left everyone at Carlisle (without their lunch)] Before leaving the station, Ralph and I waited on platform 4...
Nov 11, 2025 at 9:46 PM -
nige757 liked Groks212's post in the thread The Royal Scot, Thursday 6/11/25.
[ATTACH] The Duke gets a final check over before departing for Carlisle on Thursday. Like many others I thoroughly enjoyed the day. Whilst at Carlisle I bumped into someone I had not seen for years, Frank Gradwell who some members on here...
Nov 11, 2025 at 9:42 PM
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nige757 liked RalphW's post in the thread The Royal Scot, Thursday 6/11/25.
Single ticket bought on the day for any of the services after 20.30 just over £70 or £48 with a seniors card. Edit. If you've not seen this video, there are some good station shots, the final clip through Warrington being pretty spectacular.[MEDIA]
Nov 11, 2025 at 9:42 PM -
nige757 liked Oswald T Wistle's post in the thread The Royal Scot, Thursday 6/11/25.
The Royal Scot 06 November 2025 with 71000 Duke of Gloucester hauling 8 + POB + Generator Car This was an unexpected trip for Oswald, “The Duke” Crewe to Carlisle, out and back over Shap, and reported to be no diesel involved. For those...
Nov 11, 2025 at 9:38 PM -
nige757 liked FlyingScotsman4472's post in the thread The Royal Scot, Thursday 6/11/25.
[ATTACH] High Scales near Scout Green https://www.flickr.com/photos/10257146@N05/
Nov 10, 2025 at 11:35 PM
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nige757 liked ficksberglion's post in the thread The Royal Scot, Thursday 6/11/25.
Quite a soundtrack this close up ! [ATTACH]
Nov 10, 2025 at 11:33 PM
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nige757 liked James McLeish's post in the thread The Royal Scot, Thursday 6/11/25.
First time viewing of the Duke for myself (In one piece and steaming at least), and what a marvel; Almost took our socks off passing through Oxenholme this evening! Here's some video efforts from the day: [MEDIA]a
Nov 7, 2025 at 12:16 AM -
nige757 liked walkerp1's post in the thread The Royal Scot, Thursday 6/11/25.
71000 climbing at Salterwath & to the north of Penrith. [ATTACH] https://www.flickr.com/photos/167082436@N06/54906777978/in/datetaken-public/ [ATTACH] https://www.flickr.com/photos/167082436@N06/54906863235/in/datetaken-public/ Phil
Nov 6, 2025 at 11:23 PM
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nige757 liked Groks212's post in the thread The Royal Scot, Thursday 6/11/25.
[ATTACH] The Duke lets off steam after an excellent run to Carlisle. A member of BTP seems unperturbed. Dave B
Nov 6, 2025 at 11:23 PM
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nige757 liked RalphW's post in the thread The Royal Scot, Thursday 6/11/25.
He was asked if he was taking charge for the short trip to Upperby, comment from one of the crew, no he's taking it back to Crewe. :)
Nov 6, 2025 at 11:22 PM -
nige757 liked stevenjcrozier's post in the thread The Royal Scot, Thursday 6/11/25.
My effort from today at Greenholme.[ATTACH]
Nov 6, 2025 at 9:45 PM
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nige757 liked Shep Woolley's post in the thread The Royal Scot, Thursday 6/11/25.
From this Tyseley 2017 [ATTACH] To this Greenholme 2025 [ATTACH] Brightening the overcast conditions and sporting the 'Royal Scot' headboard, BR Class 8 4-6-2 No. 71000 'Duke of Gloucester' speeds through Greenholme on the climb to Shap...
Nov 6, 2025 at 8:18 PM
